Wirestrike Accident Robinson R22 Beta II ZS-RJH,
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ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 248472
 
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Date:Tuesday 2 March 2021
Time:
Type:Silhouette image of generic R22 model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different    
Robinson R22 Beta II
Owner/operator:Hanley Wildlife Services
Registration: ZS-RJH
MSN: 4404
Year of manufacture:2008
Fatalities:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2
Aircraft damage: Substantial
Category:Accident
Location:near Alldays, Limpopo -   South Africa
Phase: Manoeuvring (airshow, firefighting, ag.ops.)
Nature:Survey
Departure airport:Bandelierkop Feedlot
Destination airport:
Investigating agency: CAA S.A.
Confidence Rating: Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities
Narrative:
A Robinson R22 Beta II impacted the ground during an emegency landing near Alldays, Limpopo.
The pilot escaped unhurt.
It was reported that the helicopter took off from Bandelierkop Feedlot in 25km north of Makhado for an inspection of the electrical power lines in the area following a power outage the previous day. The pilot reported that lift off was without any incident and during transitioning, the helicopter's engine lost power however, there were no warning lights or sound. The pilot further reported that he executed an autorotation landing on an area ahead of the helicopter. He also stated that just before touchdown, he saw a low main rotor RPM light illuminate. The main rotor clipped a tree before touchdown and rolled to the right coming to a halt in that attitude.

Sources:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/iFlyafrica/permalink/10157889118683015/
https://avcom.co.za/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=238524 (needs login)
CAA S.A.
http://www.surfacezero.com/g503/data/576/medium/IMG_0186m_800.jpg (photo)

Revision history:

Date/timeContributorUpdates
03-Mar-2021 19:44 Captain Adam Added
03-Mar-2021 20:03 RobertMB Updated [Aircraft type, Cn, Operator, Location, Nature, Source, Narrative]
10-Feb-2022 20:57 harro Updated [Nature, Departure airport, Source, Narrative]

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